Search Results for: Legislation
Example of Proposed Legislative Changes
If you’re looking to try to help pass new legislation in your state, then we applaud you! The laws we already have in place are there because someone put their foot down and said, “Hey, moms deserve these rights!” If … Continue reading
Media Talking Points for Moms
If approached by the media during a nurse-in, or in any situation about breastfeeding, there are some things you’re going to want to make sure you say, as well as some things you’d be better off skipping. Plan Ahead! Choose … Continue reading
What Exactly is a Nurse-In?
So what is a Nurse-In anyway? A Nurse-In is a protest where a nursing in public or a workplace pumping incident occurred, where all hopes of an apology or policy change has been exhausted, and ample time for a response has … Continue reading
What to Do if You Have a Workplace Pumping Issues With Your Employer
Having the proper support as you return to work and continue to provide breastmilk for your child is key to success. We salute all moms who are balancing a career with breastfeeding and want to cheer you on! Hopefully you … Continue reading
All Babes Should Know Breastfeeding Laws
Being a breastfeeding Babe has its many perks, but sometimes you may face some folks who don’t appreciate what you do, but may even try to stop you from doing it. We encourage all Babes to know the Federal Breastfeeding … Continue reading
Idaho Women Pressure Legislators to Enact Laws to Protect Breastfeeding Moms
A dedicated group of moms are seeking legislative change for the state of Idaho which will provide breastfeeding protection backed with enforcement provisions. The Idaho Breastfeeding Law Coalition has banded together, using a Facebook Group as a hub, to make … Continue reading
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Ruling Is A Win For Breastfeeding Moms
The latest progress concerning breastfeeding legislation comes from Massachusetts, where breastfeeding mom Sophie Currier sued the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) after being denied additional break time to pump during the nine-hour long exam. From the time the case … Continue reading
Last revised on 04/24/2012
Breaking News: Georgia Moms Making Headway with Breastfeeding Protection Bill!
The proposed Breastfeeding Protection Act by the Georgia State-wide nurse-in group officially now has a bill number, a sponsor and several co-sponsors! Woohoo! What is great is that this proposed bill makes it clear that breastfeeding is not indecent, … Continue reading
Last revised on 03/05/2012
Georgia Moms Plan “Surprise” for Legislators, Demand Breastfeeding Law Enforcement
Hundreds of moms across the state of Georgia and around the U.S. have rallied around Nirvana Harley Jennette, a Georgia mom of 4, who began organizing the statewide Georgia Nurse-In after being told by her pastor that nursing her baby … Continue reading
Last revised on 02/29/2012
FAQs on Target National Nurse-in, Dec. 28 2011
At last count, nurse-ins have been organized at over 100 Target stores across the country for 10 a.m. local time on Wednesday, December 28th, 2011. For locations and more information, join the closed Facebook group, Target Nurse-In and see the … Continue reading
Last revised on 12/26/2011
